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Calling All Ludwig Experts: Help Identifying an Unusual Pre-serial Number LM400 Snare
This was a transition drum in the early 60's. They first made COB models with round knob mufflers. Then they made a model much like yours, only brass....
8 years agoFor Sale: Vintage Zildjian 15" Thin Hi Hats!
Here are the stamps.
8 years agoFor Sale: Vintage Zildjian 15" Thin Hi Hats!
This is a an original factory matched pair of 15" Avedis Zildjian hi hats from the early 60's ( 1.25" stamps). I found these years ago with a Slingerl...
8 years ago1962 Ludwig New Yorker
Well done!
8 years agoBass Drum Id
KO Thanks for that info. The drum does have a hole dead center at the top. I just measured it and it's 3/8". I worked on the ride tom some today. It...
8 years agoBass Drum Id
I've got a bass drum that I'm preparing to do some work on. I originally thought it was a late 40s/early 50's Slingerland. It has some mixed lugs whic...
8 years agoLudwig Standards with Strata Finish
From OldSchool...
8 years ago1962 Ludwig New Yorker
From mendozart...
8 years ago1956 WFL Buddy Rich Super Classic in OBP
Well done on the snare Mark. Those snares are....well.....SUPER!
8 years agoBlaemire kit project
Very nice work! I'm loving these.
8 years agoWanted: Ludwig long tension rods and claws
I've got a mid 30's Ludwig Juvenile Parade drum that I am working on. I am in need of three of the long tension rods with the thumbscrews. I also need...
8 years agoProblem with Vintage snare drum
From jdz...
8 years agoDowels or wood filler ??
I use wood filler on small holes like the ones found on a snare strainer or such. But use wood dowels for the larger stuff. My local Ace Hardware has...
8 years ago1929 Ludwig Standard Sensitive
Looks like a work of art. Great drum and nice work!
8 years agoVintage '67 Star Cocktail Outfit
Wanted to give Mookie a shoutout and big thanks for hooking me up with his old cowbell. Looks great and sounds better than the silver finish Ludwig mo...
8 years ago